Business Development Officer

The ULTIMATE business growth role. YOU drive opportunities so our clients can thrive!

CPLC Prestamos is an award-winning Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity that has provided small business loans and high-quality technical support services to business owners in underserved communities since 1980. CPLC Prestamos now offers loan products, business consulting services and investment opportunities in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

You will drive the growth of CPLC Prestamos by formulating and implementing strategies for the origination of all loan programs. Your focus will be on small business loans, micro-loans, private loan pools, and NMTC loans. You will establish and nurture a strong referral network of business bankers, commercial real estate brokers, business brokers, professional associations, accountants, lawyers, and other stakeholders to identify and capitalize on loan opportunities.

You will structure complex loan proposals, complete initial analyses, and prepare credit packages to support business growth. Your work ensures that CPLC Prestamos continues to expand its impact in underserved communities.

WHO YOU ARE?

You are goal-oriented, strategic, and enjoy building relationships. You can translate big-picture goals into practical, achievable objectives and measure progress effectively. You make timely, informed decisions using analysis, experience, and judgment. You communicate proactively, plan effectively, and manage your time efficiently to meet multiple priorities.

You are client-focused, ethical, accountable, and committed to learning and collaboration. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where building community impact through financial empowerment is a priority.

SPECIALIZATIONS

• Goal-Oriented - Proceeds with projects and programs while constantly keeping the goal in mind. Translates general goals into practical achievable objectives.  Identifies outcomes that are attainable, measurable, specific and time focused. Measures progress toward goals. Revises goals based on available resources or priority changes.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving -Makes decisions on time, uses a mixture of analysis, experience and judgment to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
• Informing and Communicating - Proactively communicates information to colleagues up, down and across the organization, provides updates on projects, tasks and potential roadblocks.
• Planning - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects and sets objectives

       and goals.

• Time Management - Uses their time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on important priorities and completes tasks and/or projects on time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education/Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field, or a combination of education and 5 years’ experience in commercial lending/analysis
• Proven track record in business development and loan origination.
• Strong understanding of micro-loans, private loan pools, SBA 7a Community Advantage Loans.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and assess credit risk.

Other Requirements

• Client Focus - Dedicated to meeting the needs of internal and external clients; listens.
  • effectively and establishes and maintains relationships and gains client’s trust and respect.
• Ethics, Integrity and Trust - Considers ethical issues before decisions are made and seeks to achieve results that are in the best interest of CPLC and Prestamos CDFI, LLC.
• Ownership, Accountability, Responsibility and Compliance - Takes ownership of tasks, projects, and relationships and follows through on obligations and promises.
• Self-Development and Learning - Personally committed to learning and actively works to continuously develop professionally.
• Teamwork and Collaboration -Works collaboratively; finds common ground and solves problems for the good of all and can represent their own interests and yet be fair to the team.

What does CPLC offer YOU as a valued employee?

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family. Check out our benefits for FULLTIME employees below:

• Generous Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Life Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries willonsider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.